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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.24, 881.02 and 245.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.24, 881.02 and 245.16 is: 367.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.24 : 881.02 = 245.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.24/881.02 = 245.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.24x = 881.02 × 245.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.24x = 215,990.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,990.86/587.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.81

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